Marketing + Member Services Coordinator
Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an individual to assist our executive team with strategic programs, events, communication and marketing initiatives, and stakeholder outreach to advance our organization’s mission to make downtown Erie safe, fun, and welcoming for all.
Our work spans various audiences centered on improving the downtown environment in such a way as to produce a positive outcome on downtown’s economic vitality and quality of life.
The Coordinator will demonstrate a good work ethic, attention to detail, and work well in a team setting. This person will support the CEO, Development Director, and Events and Marketing Manager at the Erie Downtown Partnership.
Who You Are
- Motivated: You seek to understand how funding and projects align to make an impact and want to approach funding strategies with new ideas and a creative approach to advance strategy.
- Intentional:You pay attention to details and can create presentations and funding submissions that are well-planned and executed.
- Resourceful: You’re a self-starter who seeks out information and can easily navigate relationships to maximize collaboration and outcomes.
- Inclusive: You work to include team members and are comfortable assisting across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders.
Your Skills & Competencies
This work is analytical, collaborative, and sometimes challenging. The Coordinator will demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Strategic Thinking:You are a keen problem solver who can identify the problem and thoughtfully develop both short-term and long-term solutions that have the intended impact and resolve barriers for advancement.
- Written and Verbal Communication: Your written and verbal communication skills are excellent, with an ability to independently create marketing content and storytelling that are well executed.
- Self-Motivation:You proactively take initiative to research, develop recommendations, and implement those recommendations.
- Adaptability:You have the autonomy to drive your work while being able to navigate change and respond to timely needs.
- Community Advocate: You are driven by the desire to contribute to making a change in our community by making the downtown economy work for all people.
Essential Job Functions
In coordination with the CEO, you will assist with the organization’s revitalization strategy and goals.
- Assist Events and Marketing Manager with event and organizational marketing and social media to include content development, design, photography, web site updates, press release development.
- Assist Events and Marketing Manager with event logistics, vendor coordination, and vendor relations.
- Oversee the Downtown Erie Digital Gift Card program.
- Assist CEO with the organization’s communication to the board of directors and membership outreach.
- Assist CEO with grant programs for membership.
- Assist CEO and Development Director with preparing mailings and updating the database.
- Assist team with benchmarking on progress and reporting to grantors and stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Candidate Experience
At least one to three years of professional experience in roles that include:
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Content Creation
- Project Management
- Event Planning
Preferred experience with the following software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office (Excel), Mailchimp, and website CMS (Silverstripe)
Compensation and Location
The Erie Downtown Partnership provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous vacation and sick time, holidays, and a match of employee contributions to the 401(3)b retirement plan.
Salary range is $35,500 - $41,500 based on experience.
Our team works from our main office located in downtown Erie and allows for flex and remote working hours as needed with approval from the CEO. Some occasional travel may be necessary.
Benefits
The Erie Downtown Partnership is committed to providing benefits that support the well-being of our team.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (we pay 80% of the employee’s health coverage premium)
- Retirement with company match
- Professional development support
- Eligible for bonuses
- Generous PTO, sick, and flex time policies
Equity
The Erie Downtown Partnership is a change agent that prioritizes a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. To be successful in our work as an organization, we must be inclusive of diverse life experiences and perspectives – ensuring that all voices are heard. We value and respect all employees and volunteers, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disabilities. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment, service, and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites.
Working at Erie Downtown Partnership
The Erie Downtown Partnership is a placemaking organization centered on serving the people who live, work, invest in, and visit downtown Erie by improving both the downtown experience and environment. Our small team is highly collaborative and values:
- Authenticity - We value thoughtful, personal approaches that are tailored to each unique engagement and centered around creating impact.
- Inclusivity - We are passionate about creating a culture that prioritizes diversity, respect, and accessibility for our team members and stakeholders.
- Creativity - We embed exploration into our team culture and programs. We are energized by seeking out new ways to deliver transformative community development to the downtown.
- Adaptability - We are nimble and flexible in times of change and responsive to the needs of team members and collaborators.
- Curiosity - We approach our work with openness. We encourage using research, analysis, and lived experiences to deepen our knowledge and find new ways to improve and grow.
The Erie Downtown Partnership is a place where relationships are nurtured, and collaboration is celebrated as we help foster a safe, fun, and welcoming downtown Erie for all.
How to Apply
- Please send a resume and cover letter to Emily Fetcko, CEO of the Erie Downtown Partnership at emily.fetcko@eriedowntown.com or mail to 140 East 5th Street, Erie, PA 16507. Please provide relevant examples of professional work including social media campaigns, designed marketing collateral, and written communication such as press releases or ad copy.
